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Britain:

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

Britain:

Pro-Palestinian activists deface portrait of Balfour

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters deface painting of Lord Balfour, who gave his name to the 1917 declaration on the creation of a Jewish homeland in then-Palestine.

Pro-Palestinian activists deface portrait of Balfour

Rav Kook on Yom Ha'atzmaut: The drama of the Balfour Declaration

Rav Kook, in England, fought the letter written by Jewish leaders against a Jewish state - and won.

Rav Kook on Yom Ha'atzmaut: The drama of the Balfour Declaration

America, perfidy against Jews is never a good thing

History shows that when a great power tacks away from its support and caters to those baying for Jewish blood, bad things happen. Op-ed.

America, perfidy against Jews is never a good thing

Watch: Gaza children sing 'Palestine is ours'

On anniversary of Balfour Declaration, children in Gaza kindergarten sing: We are your owners, oh Palestine.

Watch: Gaza children sing 'Palestine is ours'

Arab League urges UK apology for Balfour Declaration

Pan-Arab body calls on Britain to apologize for the “Palestinians' suffering over more than a century” and to recognize “Palestine”.

Arab League urges UK apology for Balfour Declaration

PA official: Britain should make up for Balfour Declaration

Senior Fatah official calls on Britain to correct the "historic mistake of the Balfour Declaration" and to recognize Palestine as a state.

PA official: Britain should make up for Balfour Declaration

Joint List MK condemns "cursed" Balfour Declaration

Osama Saadi speaks out against Balfour Declaration in the Knesset on document's 104th anniversary.

Joint List MK condemns "cursed" Balfour Declaration

The Jewish right to the land of Israel

The people whose nation was destroyed by the Romans were the Jews. There were no Arab Palestinians then - not until 700 years later. Op-ed.

The Jewish right to the land of Israel

Guardian calls past support for Jewish homeland historic error

UK newspaper states, "Israel today is not the country the Guardian foresaw or would have wanted,” causing outrage from Jews and Israeli gov.

Guardian calls past support for Jewish homeland historic error

Arab protests against Jewish Immigration, May 1921

The British response to the pogroms encouraged the oppressors, rewarded violence, and penalized the victims - just like in Russia. Op-ed.

Arab protests against Jewish Immigration, May 1921

Two news articles, seven big Palestinian lies

Two foaming-at-the-mouth essays appeared on November 3 in the Palestinian Arab newspaper, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida. All lies. Op-ed.

Two news articles, seven big Palestinian lies

PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'

PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state.

PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'

PA Arabs sue Britain over Balfour Declaration

Lawsuit filed against Britain in PA court in Nablus over 1917 Balfour Declaration for support of a Jewish home.

PA Arabs sue Britain over Balfour Declaration

Fatah calls Israel a 'terrorist racist entity'

As the 102nd anniversary of the Balfour Declaration approaches, Fatah calls it a 'historic crime' against humanity.

Fatah calls Israel a 'terrorist racist entity'

Hamas: Britain committed 'historic massacre' of Palestinians

On anniversary of Balfour Declaration, Hamas demands that Britain apologize and help the "refugees" return.

Hamas: Britain committed 'historic massacre' of Palestinians

Why Gazan soccer fans could not find a FIFA team to support

Why Gazan soccer fans could not find a FIFA team to support

Ramallah shoe store demands apology for Balfour Declaration

Ramallah store: British and American customers can enter - if they apologize for Balfour Declaration and Trump’s Jerusalem recognition.

Ramallah shoe store demands apology for Balfour Declaration

Don't thank Trump, bless him

Don't thank Trump, bless him

'I told Trump he's about to make history'

Netanyahu hails President Trump's historic decision on the Israeli capital.

'I told Trump he's about to make history'

Just how important was Jewish underground in WWI?

Brig. Gen. Yaakov Amidror says British forces found assistance from Jewish underground network invaluable in helping to oust Ottomans.

Just how important was Jewish underground in WWI?

A century of Balfour

A century of Balfour

The words MK Edelstein would add to the Balfour Declaration

Knesset Speaker marks festive Knesset 100th anniversary of Balfour Declaration offering short updated addition to historic declaration.

The words MK Edelstein would add to the Balfour Declaration

PM on Balfour centenary

'Palestinians are going backwards 100 years'

PM says Balfour paved way for international recognition of Israel, Arab refusal to accept Jewish rights root cause of conflict.

'Palestinians are going backwards 100 years'

UK Jewish community leaders meet PM Netanyahu

Board of Deputies President Arkush expresses appreciation for Netanyahu's willingness to speak directly with British Jewish leaders.

UK Jewish community leaders meet PM Netanyahu

Balfour would never be approved today

Balfour would never be approved today

Will PA sue Britain?

Pro-PA experts on international law support legal proceedings against Britain over the Balfour Declaration.

Will PA sue Britain?

London: Thousands protest PM Netanyahu's visit

Muslims and anti-Israel protesters protest PM Netanyahu's visit to London, wave PLO flags.

London: Thousands protest PM Netanyahu's visit

British Labour leader: Let's recognize 'Palestine'

Jeremy Corbyn calls for the UK to mark the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing “Palestine”.

British Labour leader: Let's recognize 'Palestine'

Former Hamas leader: We will trample Balfour Declaration

Khaled Mashaal says Palestinian Arabs will forcefully cancel the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Former Hamas leader: We will trample Balfour Declaration

Danon to PA: Learn history

UN committee discusses impact of Balfour Declaration on Palestinian people. Danon: An example of Palestinian incitement.

Danon to PA: Learn history

May: Apologize for Balfour Declaration? Absolutely not

British Prime Minister rejects PA demand to apologize for the Balfour Declaration, but also calls for Palestinian state.

May: Apologize for Balfour Declaration? Absolutely not

Reflections on the Balfour Declaration

Reflections on the Balfour Declaration

Minister Katz warns Iran:

'If you threaten us, you will disappear'

Transport Minister at Balfour celebration slams PA and its allies for attempting to erase Jewish history and rights, warns Iran.

'If you threaten us, you will disappear'

Congress to recognize centenary of Balfour Declaration

Bipartisan Senate resolution calls for recognition of 100th anniversary of signing of Balfour Declaration, affirms US support for Israel.

Congress to recognize centenary of Balfour Declaration

Netanyahu joins British PM for Balfour centenary dinner

PM May will reportedly speak of Britain's 'pioneering role' in creation of Israel, and warn against a 'pernicious form of anti-Semitism.'

Netanyahu joins British PM for Balfour centenary dinner

Balfour Declaration falsehoods

Balfour Declaration falsehoods

PA demands apology for Balfour Declaration

On 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the PA demands an apology and compensation from Britain.

PA demands apology for Balfour Declaration

PM: Arab refusal to accept Israel is the real 'tragedy'

Netanyahu departs to London for centenary of Balfour Declaration.

PM: Arab refusal to accept Israel is the real 'tragedy'

Netanyahus leave for historical London event

PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara to mark 100 years since historical Balfour Declaration in London, hold diplomatic and economic meetings.

Netanyahus leave for historical London event

British Labour member: Time to recognize 'Palestine'

Emily Thornberry says UK government should mark the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration by formally recognizing Palestinian state.

British Labour member: Time to recognize 'Palestine'

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

Arab MK won't attend Knesset session marking Balfour Declaration's 100th anniversary. Gabbay's associates: This will be his last term.

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

Anti-Balfour campaign ‘breaches rules’, say Transport for London

Black cabs bearing 'Make It Right' anti-Israel ads unfit to hire passengers until wording removed.

Anti-Balfour campaign ‘breaches rules’, say Transport for London

British Foreign Secretary 'proud' of Balfour Declaration

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says he's proud of his country's role in helping create the State of Israel.

British Foreign Secretary 'proud' of Balfour Declaration

A primer on the Balfour Declaration, the Arabs, the UN and peace

A primer on the Balfour Declaration, the Arabs, the UN and peace

Fatah continues campaign against Balfour Declaration

Abbas's movement calls on Britain to apologize for the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Fatah continues campaign against Balfour Declaration

London rejects anti-Israel ad campaign

Ahead of Balfour Declaration centennial, British officials don't take kindly to efforts painting the Declaration as a 'crime.'

London rejects anti-Israel ad campaign

Arabs demand apology for 'crime' of Balfour Declaration

Palestinian Arab groups say Britain must correct the mistake of the Balfour Declaration by supporting a Palestinian state.

Arabs demand apology for 'crime' of Balfour Declaration

Did WWI Jewish underground push the Balfour Declaration forward?

New study shows WWI-era Jewish spy network may have played key role in advancing the document which helped create Jewish state.

Did WWI Jewish underground push the Balfour Declaration forward?

Gaza: Thousands walk on 'Balfour Declaration' carpet

Gazan film festival features 328-foot-long carpet with the words 'Balfour Declaration' on it.

Gaza: Thousands walk on 'Balfour Declaration' carpet

Moments in History: What Led up to the Declaration of Israel

What actually happened to form the State of Israel? Balfour, Partition and more.

Moments in History: What Led up to the Declaration of Israel

United Nations alters Balfour Declaration parliamentary records

United Nations alters Balfour Declaration parliamentary records

Britain refuses to apologize for Balfour Declaraion

British government rejects PA request for apology over historical document, says it is proud of the role Britain played in birth of Israel.

Britain refuses to apologize for Balfour Declaraion

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'

PLO official calls on Britain to recognize Palestine in compensation for Balfour Declaration.

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'

Britain rebuffs Abbas call to apologize for Balfour Declaration

Britain rebuffs Abbas call to apologize for Balfour Declaration

British PM praises Israel, blasts Labour Party anti-Semitism

Theresa May, condemns the rise of anti-Semitism in Britain and calls Balfour Declaration “one of the most important letters in history".

British PM praises Israel, blasts Labour Party anti-Semitism

PM: Push for Britain to apologize for Balfour shows why no peace

PM Netanyahu says PA campaign to force Britain to apologize for Balfour Declaration further proof it is not willing to accept Jewish State.

PM: Push for Britain to apologize for Balfour shows why no peace

Abbas spokesman:

'Balfour Declaration is the crime of the century'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official spokesman of PA chairman, says Britain should correct the "historic mistake" of the Balfour Declaration.

'Balfour Declaration is the crime of the century'

PLO launches campaign to force Britain to apologize for Balfour

The PLO is launching a year-long campaign to force Great Britain to apologize for the "crime" of the Balfour Declaration.

PLO launches campaign to force Britain to apologize for Balfour

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution

'Israeli settlers are just like terrorists', says PA president at UN. Abbas demands UK apologize for Balfour Declaration.

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution